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Codes office: permit activity steady, 43 new housing starts reported
Summary
The county codes office reported 136 permits issued last month and about 43 new housing starts for the county, a small increase compared with the prior year at the same time.
Bedford County’s codes office reported relatively steady permit activity over the previous six months and said the number of new housing starts remained consistent with recent trends.
Officials said the county recorded about 43 new housing starts in the most recent month and issued 49 school‑tax permits for the city (used for new construction and some expansions). Overall, the office issued 136 permits for the month, a level slightly higher than at the same time last year. Staff noted that not all school‑tax permits indicate new houses; some covered expansions or additions.
Planning and codes staff were present to answer questions; the report was accepted by the committee. No changes to zoning or permit fees were proposed during the meeting.
